Neuropsychological rehabilitation is concerned with the amelioration of cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, and behavioral deficits caused by an insult to the brain. The manner of rehabilitation depends on several factors. The course of intervention is decided based not only on the diagnosis of the patient but also on the individual patient’s age, premorbid functioning, education, background, etc., and the therapist’s innovative skill in developing tasks to address these functions.
Neuropsychological rehabilitation has application in several brain-related conditions such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), tumors, cerebrovascular accidents, anoxia, brain-related infectious conditions, neurodegenerative conditions, and psychiatric disorders. Neuropsychological Assessment—A Precursor to the Development of a Sound Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Program.
